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Food authors, Substackers writing from Ireland. EAT, STAY, EXPLORE #irishfood #Ireland substack.com/@irishfood

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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The alliance between Carlos and Lucie Capparelli and Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the most exciting ventures happening in Belfast. Your lunchtime ratings and meetings are sorted. Read all about it here: open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Europe Has Failed, But Ukraine Might Still Save It open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Europe Has Failed, But Ukraine Might Still Save It
It Has Been Given The Most Precious Gifts Of Time And Experience
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Join @jpmcmahon.bsky.social and Sally tomorrow, Easter Monday Live on Substack, talking about The History of Irish Baking. See you there.
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo... No longer the preserve of a barman with a kettle, the Irish Coffee is receiving attention from the world’s best mixologists - and chefs!
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The Irish Coffee
It's moment is now.
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Great piece by Lara Marlowe
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
If you buy just one bread book - make it this one newsletter.guides.ie/p/richard-ha...
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Breakfast in Babade. Little brother of Dede at the Custom House, West Cork newsletter.guides.ie/p/the-wild-f...
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
White Pepper is the aristocrat of Irish cuisine newsletter.guides.ie/p/white-pepp...
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
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The Glass Curtain, Cork
Brian Murray knocks it out of the Páirc
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Caroline Hennessy @bibliocook.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
For St Brigid’s Day, Sally of @mckennasguides.bsky.social spoke to me for Irish Country Living about female-led change within the #Irishfood industry, from Michelin-starred chefs and biodynamic growers to cheesemakers and publishers. www.farmersjournal.ie/life/feature...
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Sally McKenna: ‘women have had a huge influence on food’
As we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, Sally McKenna gives an overview of female-led change within the Irish food industry in recent years, writes Caroline Hennessy.
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Terrifying open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
We need this today. Share what makes you smile? open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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Reasons to be Cheerful
In times of strife, let's look at what brings a smile
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Do you drive a Hyundai? Let’s check your phone Samsung, right? And Hallyu, the Korean Wave has opened the doors for us to cook and eat K-food too open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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K-Crazy in Ireland
The How and Where and How Come? of Korean Culture
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
The 25 for ‘25 is here newsletter.guides.ie/p/25-for-25?...
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Matthew Todd @matthewtodd.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Okay hipsters, here’s the gear you either need to be getting on, or getting off of. open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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What's In & What's Out for 2025
Okay hipsters, here's the gear you either need to be on, or be getting off of.
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Tony Clayton-Lea @tcl1234.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I’ve had a few in my time, but the Irish coffees at Chapter One restaurant are the best I’ve ever had. From preparation to pouring, from looking to sipping, they’re sublime. (Note: only one of these is mine.)
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
The science! - just what’s happening here? And a playlist for the vibe open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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The Importance of Resting
We're talking about the bird!
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Congratulations to @blastabooks.bsky.social author Caitlin Ruth. Number 1 Food Book of 2024 in Observer Food Monthly www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
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From Caribbean favourites to everyday vegetarian recipes: Observer Food Monthly’s best food books of 2024
Essential reading for would-be top chefs, stocking fillers for the fermentation curious and odes to the simple pleasures of the kitchen. Ask Santa for the set
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 03/12/2024
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Ireland has ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to fuel EU hydrogen network
German government looking to Ireland to produce huge amounts of hydrogen from offshore wind farms as it looks to decarbonise its heavy industry
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Imbibe Coffee Roasters @imbibecoffee.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Looked at Google Analytics for first time in a week. Bluesky is bringing 50% of user acquisition the other place now brings. My following here is obviously a lot smaller and I've only started posting consistently in the last month. The other place is dead for small business among other things...
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All The Food @allthefood.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Want to be the first to try Reggie Pizzeria's in Rathmines with 50% off food? Here's how you could be there... www.allthefood.ie/single-post/...
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Be the first to try Reggie's Pizzeria in Rathmines, with 50% off food
Reggie's, the new neighbourhood pizzeria in Rathmines from Reggie White (founder and former owner of Pi on George's Street) opens THIS WEEKEND, and we've convinced them to let ATF Insiders in for a first look on Thursday 5th December, with 50% off food while they find their feet. Anyone who agreed with our review of Pi back in 2018, and who tried his pizza at Little Forest in Blackrock, will understand why we've been on the edge of our stools to see what Reggie does next.It's in the old red-bric
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The Borowitz Report @borowitzreport.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The revelations about Pete Hegseth's drunkenness and sexual abuse raise a serious question: why didn't Trump nominate him to the Supreme Court?
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Adrian Weckler @adrianweckler.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Allow me be the 100,000th to say renewing your passport online is REALLY easy and fast. Like, every bit of the process — including a selfie of yourself. Zero friction. And then it came in three days. Unheard of efficiency.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
People are leaving Twitter because it’s not fun anymore and no one is obligated to be on a platform they don’t enjoy. It’s not rocket science.
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Calling all Food Hobbyists… baking, preserving, live fire etc….. newsletter.guides.ie/p/christmas-...
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Why the best Irish writers are moving to this online platform www.thetimes.com/article/00d0...
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Why the best Irish writers are moving to this online platform
Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen are among a growing number of Irish authors who have turned to Substack to share writing that may not have been published elsewhere
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The Butter Museum @thebuttermuseum.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Hello Bluesky! We joined here a while ago and we will now regale you lovely people with butter wrappers, artefacts and all things butter and Cork. Here, enjoy a selection of our more ‘original’ - in a visual design sense - butter wrappers 😊🧈: Blackabbey, Caherciveen, West Clare, and Kildimo. BM
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 01/12/2024
Let’s talk about Tokaji, the Hungarian wine that inspired Beethoven and Goethe
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Let’s talk about Tokaji, the Hungarian wine that inspired Beethoven and Goethe
Its distinctive sweetness with contrasting acidity is still inspirational today Disznókő Late Harvest Tokaji, Hungary 2020 (from £20, cambridgewine.com; leaandsandeman.co.uk) When it comes to celebrity endorsements, very few wine regions can compete with…
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 01/12/2024
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Buswells Hotel manager bids farewell to his ringside seat to history in the ‘third house of the Oireachtas’
The Dublin hotel has for decades been a popular meeting place and watering hole for politicians, lobbyists and journalists
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 01/12/2024
Will Gisèle Pelicot’s courage spell the end of rape victims being put on trial? | Yvonne Roberts
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Will Gisèle Pelicot’s courage spell the end of rape victims being put on trial? | Yvonne Roberts
Although the French court case represents a watershed for women, reform of justice systems is vital Globally, home is the most dangerous place for women, a United Nations paper reported last week. It was referring to femicide, the killing of women by a…
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keith bohanna @keithbohanna.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Useful thread on how Bluesky are adopting to increasing numbers
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 29/11/2024
An easy-going Nepalese restaurant has opened on Moore Street. Momo, pani puri and chow mein all feature on the menu of this homely addition to the underground mall. dublininquirer.com/2...
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An easy-going Nepalese restaurant opens on Moore Street - Dublin Inquirer
Momo, pani puri and chow mein all feature on the menu of this homely addition to the underground mall.
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Lekker Food Collection @lekkerfood.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
"Of course we all still see those cyclical media reports about “rip off Ireland”, with consumer journalists comparing Ireland to countries that either have low levels of taxation, duty and VAT, or have low wage bills". Thank you @mckennasguides.bsky.social , from their latest substack.
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Hotels in Dublin represent great value right now (meanwhile Galway is the most expensive city in Ireland to stay). newsletter.guides.ie
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
What does Vibe mean, really? open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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Allta Bar
Breaching the Fourth Wall
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
If you like Baz Luhrmann, Tim Burton, Lin Manuel Miranda, even Stephen Sondheim, then this is for you On Netflix www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
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Emilia Pérez Is a Musical Story of Rebirth
Jacques Audiard’s new film stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez.
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Joanne Cronin @joannecronin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
I’m building up a starter pack of Irish food & drink related accounts. Let me know if you want to be added or if I’m missing someone go.bsky.app/JjTyYSY
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Artisanship and opportunity on Ireland’s coast. Today’s post on Substack. Sign up here open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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Vivienne Gleeson @viviennegleeson.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
The Pepper Pot is one of my favourite places in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in #Dublin for fresh bread, sandwiches, scrambled eggs or cake! This roast pear, Hegarty’s cheddar & free range bacon sandwich with mustard mayo on crusty white served with a delicious parsnip soup is delicious 👌
Image showing half of a Roast Pear, Hegarty’s cheddar & free range Bacon sandwich with mustard mayo on crusty white at The Pepper Pot cafe in Dublin Image showing a Roast Pear, Hegarty’s cheddar & free range Bacon sandwich with mustard mayo on crusty white on a plate served with a mini serving of a parsnip soup with croutons on the the top at The Pepper Pot cafe in Dublin
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CoffeeGeek @coffeegeek.com · 16/11/2024
There's a new feed in town for specialty coffee lovers. It doesn't require approved access to post to. If you're posting about coffee, just include the proper hashtag and your post will be included in the Feed. The hashtag is #CoffeeFeed You can add the feed to your Bluesky, here
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Woodruff @woodruffdublin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Black forest, wild blackberry, penny bun ice cream
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Arlene Harris @arleneharris.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
#journorequest looking to talk to people in/from Ireland who will be going abroad for Christmas. DM if any thoughts. Shares appreciated.
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Son’s first morning back on a visit to Ireland. Stauntons On The Green #irishfry
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
A world of sandwiches in Dublin. open.substack.com/pub/irishfoo...
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Little Geno’s Dublin
The Messy Ones Are Best
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All The Food @allthefood.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Breakfast plans tomorrow? Can we suggest open bagels piled high with cream cheese, chunks of avocado, peanut rayu and pickles... www.allthefood.ie/single-post/the-two-minute-review-open-bagels
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The Two Minute Review: Open Bagels
What should we know about Open Bagels?Whether it’s more innovation or desperation, we’ve seen pivots aplenty in Dublin’s cafés across the last few months, as the city’s scene struggles to keep pace wi...
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mckennasguides.bsky.social @mckennasguides.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Thanks to The Guardian for taking the initiative www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Leaving Twitter? Here are some alternatives to checking an online Nazi bot sewer every 20 minutes | First Dog on the Moon
Plant a tomato bush then lecture it on how it should grow tomatoes
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